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I am a week into the 2nd month of a new birth control and a bleed randomly all the time and didn't have my period on the correct days. is that normal?

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Dr. Kenneth Crabb answered

Probably: We see irregular bleeding frequently when starting patients on bcp or changing the pill. If it persists into the 3rd cycle, a new script is an option.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 2/4/2017

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A member asked:

I am a week into the 2nd month of a new birth control and a bleed randomly all the time and didn't have my period on the correct days. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Crabb answered

Dr Ali agreed

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